Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Scaffold Collapse Injuries in New York City: Liability Beyond Workers’ Compensation
A scaffold collapse can send a worker falling several stories, trap members of a crew beneath a platform, or release planks, tools, and construction materials onto the people below. The resulting injuries can include spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, internal trauma, and permanent physical limitations that end a construction career. Workers’… Read More »
Employee Misclassification and Workers’ Compensation Rights in New York City
A workplace injury can reveal that a company has been treating an employee like an independent contractor for months or years. The worker followed a company schedule, accepted assignments from a supervisor, used equipment provided for the job, and depended on the company for continued work. Once an accident occurs, the employer points to… Read More »